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Post by MXMissles on May 20, 2006 23:01:10 GMT -5
Alright, so if we've got this going in the visual arts section, why not here? Who's your favorite author?
For me, definitely Franz Kafka. His style of humor is just so dark you have to love it. Pity he never finished a novel though.
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Post by regieeuronymous on May 20, 2006 23:06:46 GMT -5
well. i dont read a whole lot. but i did quite enjoy good omens (some person on neopets i used to talk to recommended it to me). which is by neil gaiman and terry pratchett. and i did enjoy the heart is deceitful above all things by j. t. leroy. and i loved haunted by mr palahniuk (tip off the house of jigsaw messageboard. im such a loser ), of who i actually plan to read more out of. as of a favorite author. i just dont know yet.
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Post by MXMissles on May 20, 2006 23:18:18 GMT -5
I haven't read any of Neil Gaiman's books yet, but good god did he do an amazing job on Princess Mononoke and Sandman.
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Post by m-Dok on May 21, 2006 13:22:50 GMT -5
I've been meaning to read Neil Gaiman's Sandman graphic novel/comic series for a while now, but I'm always discouraged by my lack of money to buy all of the books. (I don't go to libraries.) The only work of his I've actually seen is that movie Mirrormask... which was absolutely amazing. As for Franz Kafka, I've not read any of his work yet. I did read a graphic novelization of The Metamorphosis, though.... if... that counts at all.. I am not much of a reader because if I am not thoroughly engaged by a book I quickly become discouraged and stop reading it. However, if I find an author I like, I read as many of his books as I can... of course, Chuck Palahniuk is my favorite author. I've read every one of his books except one (it's called Fugitives & Refugees, and I can't find it anywhere.) His style (as well as Vonnegut's) is what inspired me to write, really. I've never enjoyed any other books like I do his. I've enjoyed what I've read of Irvine Welsh, but that's only one and half books, and I'm not so sure if I want to read the rest because it's taken me forever to get through Trainspotting.
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Post by regieeuronymous on May 21, 2006 13:36:39 GMT -5
(I don't go to libraries.) amen to that. librarys spook me out I am not much of a reader because if I am not thoroughly engaged by a book I quickly become discouraged and stop reading it. same here. i need to find a really good book in order to get past the first chapter. i tried reading the da vinci code. and i just could do it
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Post by m-Dok on May 21, 2006 13:45:53 GMT -5
amen to that. librarys spook me out haha. Well they don't neccessarily spook me out, but there aren't any within walking distance of me, but I CAN walk to a bookstore (but it's Books-A-Million. it sucks. I hate Books-A-Million. ) So I mean, I never return books on time. Also, when I read, I like to highlight or underline phrases and paragraphs that I like a lot. With library books that is totally not allowed, clearly. Besides, I only read books I think I'd be interested in, so obviously I'd like to keep them. But I mean now that I think of it, libraries are sort of spooky actually. Someone once told me how they met a homeless dude who lived in a library and took baths in the bathroom sink and like, stole kids' chips and stuff. Then the librarians realized that this old guy was not here all the time because he was studying or something, so kicked him back to the streets. I think about that whenever I go to a library, really.
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Post by regieeuronymous on May 21, 2006 13:51:31 GMT -5
poor homeless guy. i always feel bad for people like that. really.
and feel lucky that things are even within walking distance of you. the only thing that is for me is a mom and pops (cornerstore conveniance thing) who have sandwiches with moldy cheese in them.
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Post by m-Dok on May 21, 2006 13:56:16 GMT -5
I have a whole strip shopping center. with coffee. and an art supplies store. ;D
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Post by MXMissles on May 21, 2006 18:02:56 GMT -5
I've been meaning to read Neil Gaiman's Sandman graphic novel/comic series for a while now, but I'm always discouraged by my lack of money to buy all of the books. Haha. I have all but two comics from the original run of Sandman from back when my dad was a comic junkie. And all of V for Vendetta. And Watchmen. The list just goes on.
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Post by m-Dok on May 21, 2006 20:28:39 GMT -5
Ah! I want to read V for Vendetta. I saw the graphic novel form at my Books-A-Million the other day and felt an intense pang of need.
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Post by MXMissles on May 21, 2006 20:37:13 GMT -5
Read Watchmen too. It's also by Alan Moore, and I think I like it better.
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Post by m-Dok on May 21, 2006 20:56:55 GMT -5
What's it about?
(and I don't really care about going off-topic, so... I mean, whatever... if anyone wanted to jump back into 'favorite author' they could. whatevs.)
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Post by MXMissles on May 21, 2006 21:51:26 GMT -5
It's a rethinking of the superhero genre. It deals with a group of ex-heros (and not really villains, but more anti-heros) that are past their primeand caught up in the murder of one of their own.
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Post by enutpnut on May 26, 2006 13:09:54 GMT -5
Roald Dahl. I don't care if he's known for his children's books. They're great, but his books for adults are the most amazing things I've ever read. Love him.
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Post by m-Dok on May 26, 2006 18:03:40 GMT -5
What books for adults has he written? I feel kind of illiterate, but the only titles I know by Roald Dahl are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG-- if those are even the correct titles.
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